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Search Read Our Research On: Gun Policy International Conflict Election 2024 Home Research Topics Religion Religion Islam Christianity Judaism Non-Religion & Secularism Global Religious Futures Religious Freedom & Restrictions + More report Apr 12, 2024 Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis Most U.S. Catholics view Francis favorably and say he represents change in the church. Majorities also support allowing Catholics to use birth control and priests to marry. 9 facts about U.S. Catholics report Apr 2, 2024 Rising Numbers of Americans Say Jews and Muslims Face a Lot of Discrimination report Mar 15, 2024 8 in 10 Americans Say Religion Is Losing Influence in Public Life data essay Dec 21, 2022 Key Findings From the Global Religious Futures Project Sign up for our Religion newsletter Sent weekly on Wednesday Sign Up All Religion Publications Displaying 1-10 of ? results Filtering by: Reset report May 13, 2024 Public Opinion on Abortion Abortion has long been a contentious issue in the United States, and it is one that sharply divides Americans along partisan, ideological and religious lines. short read Apr 30, 2024 Voters’ views of Trump and Biden differ sharply by religion Most registered voters who are White Christians would vote for Republican Donald Trump over Democrat Joe Biden if the 2024 presidential election were held today. report Apr 12, 2024 Majority of U.S. Catholics Express Favorable View of Pope Francis Most say Francis represents change in the church. And many say the church should allow priests to marry and let Catholics use birth control. short read Apr 12, 2024 9 facts about U.S. Catholics Catholics are one of the largest religious groups in the United States, outnumbering any single Protestant denomination. report Apr 9, 2024 Changing Partisan Coalitions in a Politically Divided Nation Amid shifts in demographics and partisan allegiances, registered voters are now evenly split between the Democratic Party and the GOP. short read Apr 5, 2024 How common is religious fasting in the United States? In the United States, 21% of adults overall say they fast for certain periods during holy times. report Apr 2, 2024 Rising Numbers of Americans Say Jews and Muslims Face a Lot of Discrimination 40% of U.S. adults say there’s a lot of discrimination against Jews in society, and 44% say there’s a lot of discrimination against Muslims. short read Apr 2, 2024 How U.S. Muslims are experiencing the Israel-Hamas war Seven-in-ten Muslim Americans say they think discrimination against Muslims has risen in the United States since the Israel-Hamas war began. short read Mar 28, 2024 5 facts about Muslims and Christians in Indonesia Indonesia is about 87% Muslim and 11% Christian. Roughly 242 million Muslims and 29 million Christians live in Indonesia. report Mar 21, 2024 Majority in U.S. Say Israel Has Valid Reasons for Fighting; Fewer Say the Same About Hamas 57% of Americans express some sympathy with both Israelis and Palestinians, including 26% who say their sympathies lie equally with both groups. 1 2 3 … 169 Next Page → REFINE YOUR SELECTION DATE Past Month (2) Past 6 Months (29) Past 12 Months (54) Past 2 Years (85) Year Date Range Formats Report (250+) Short Reads (250+) Transcript (205) Feature (92) Fact Sheet (55) Presentation (13) Data Essay (11) Video (9) Database (5) Quiz (2) Regions & Countries United States (250+) International (215) Middle East & North Africa (86) Europe & Russia (71) Asia & the Pacific (65) Sub-Saharan Africa (44) Latin America (38) Multiple Regions / Worldwide (31) Afghanistan (21) China (19) Russia (14) North America (13) Mexico (12) India (11) Germany (10) Israel (7) Syria (4) Iran (3) Metro-Level Data (3) North Korea (3) State-Level Data (3) Topics Religion (250+) Politics & Policy (250+) Other Topics (185) International Affairs (155) Gender & LGBTQ (148) Science (144) Family & Relationships (133) Race & Ethnicity (98) Age & Generations (81) Economy & Work (79) Internet & Technology (64) Non-U.S. Governments (61) Immigration & Migration (54) News Habits & Media (38) Methodological Research (24) Coronavirus (COVID-19) (18) Authors Research Teams Signature Reports data essay Dec 21, 2022 Key Findings From the Global Religious Futures Project The Global Religious Futures (GRF) project is jointly funded by The Pew Charitable Trusts and The John Templeton Foundation. Here are some big-picture findings from the GRF, together with context from other Pew Research Center studies. report Mar 5, 2024 Globally, Government Restrictions on Religion Reached Peak Levels in 2021, While Social Hostilities Went Down In 2021, government restrictions on religion – laws, policies and actions by state officials that limit religious beliefs and practices – reached a new peak globally. Harassment of religious groups and interference in worship were two of the most common forms of government restrictions worldwide that year. report Jan 24, 2024 Religious ‘Nones’ in America: Who They Are and What They Believe 28% of U.S. adults are religiously unaffiliated, describing themselves as atheists, agnostics or nothing in particular” when asked about their religion. report May 12, 2015 America’s Changing Religious Landscape The Christian share of the U.S. population is declining, while the share of Americans who do not identify with any organized religion is growing. These changes affect all regions in the country and many demographic groups. Features feature Mar 5, 2024 Religious restrictions around the world quiz Feb 19, 2020 Muslims and Islam Knowledge Quiz quiz Jul 23, 2019 U.S. Religious Knowledge Quiz quiz Sep 14, 2018 Religious Typology Quiz 1615 L St. NW, Suite 800 Washington, DC 20036 USA (+1) 202-419-4300 | Main (+1) 202-857-8562 | Fax (+1) 202-419-4372 | Media Inquiries Research Topics Age & Generations Coronavirus (COVID-19) Economy & Work Family & Relationships Gender & LGBTQ Immigration & Migration International Affairs Internet & Technology Methodological Research News Habits & Media Non-U.S. Governments Other Topics Politics & Policy Race & Ethnicity Religion Science Follow Us Email Newsletters Instagram Facebook Twitter Tumblr YouTube RSS Feed ABOUT PEW RESEARCH CENTER Pew Research Center is a nonpartisan fact tank that informs the public about the issues, attitudes and trends shaping the world. 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